Dentons‘s national insurance sector group utilizes the firm’s global network to advise multinational insurance organizations on insurance issues domestically and globally. The firm advises clients on coverage disputes and commercial litigation involving insurance companies and insurance issues. Practice head Douglas Stewart leads the insurance disputes practice from Toronto and represents insurers and professionals in coverage matters involving director’s and officer’s liability, errors and omissions insurance and environmental policies. He is also adept at handling professional negligence claims and representing clients in commercial and contractual disputes.
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‘They have a very well-resourced team in insurance so are able to respond to requests in a timely manner. Associates are excellent.’
‘The individuals I work with are very responsive and timely in providing feedback. A well-resourced and knowledgeable team.’
Key clients
- Carcillo ats. Canadian Hockey League
- Enbridge Pipelines
- Continental Casualty Company
- ACE Property and Casualty Insurance Company
- Chubb Insurance Company of Canada (Chubb)
Work highlights
Advised Carcillo ats. Canadian Hockey League on a class action related to allegations of abuse against hockey players committed from 1977-2020 in all of the Canadian Minor Junior hockey leagues.
Advised Enbridge Pipelines on a dispute related to the interpretation of crossing agreements entered into prior to construction and how those crossing agreements can be varied in the field.
Represented Continental Casualty Company in proposed class action proceedings before the Superior Court of Quebec on behalf of all individuals who have purchased a protection plan.
Practice head
Douglas Stewart
Other key lawyers
Deepshikha Dutt